What should a Muslim do who resides in a non-Muslim country and is unable to fast due to the order of a trustworthy non-Muslim doctor because of taking daily medication for blood pressure and heart conditions? Is he obligated to offer expiation (kaffarah)? And how exactly is this expiation to be given? Is it to be given daily during Ramadan or is it permissible after Ramadan? Is it permissible to give it to a single person? And is it permissible to pay money to buy food and then distribute it to the poor?

If a person is ill with a treatable illness, they must make up the fast whenever they are able to, and feeding the poor is not sufficient. However, if the illness is incurable and prevents them from fasting, then they must feed one poor person for each day. The fidyah (expiatory feeding) can be given on the same day or afterwards, but it is not permissible to give it before dawn breaks. It is preferable not to delay it. It is permissible to give the food to a single poor person, and it is also permissible to pay money to buy food and distribute it. There are two ways to provide the food: by preparing a meal and inviting the poor to it, or by giving them uncooked food.